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NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NAT - BMG657731060 - Common Stock

3.44 USD
+0.02 (+0.58%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:18:34 PM
3.4501 USD
+0.01 (+0.29%)
After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:18:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall NAT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NAT against 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. NAT has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NAT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NAT had negative earnings in the past year.
NAT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
NAT had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
NAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

NAT's Return On Assets of 0.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NAT is outperformed by 67.46% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NAT (0.41%) is worse than 66.51% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.59%, NAT is not doing good in the industry: 71.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NAT is significantly below the industry average of 21.18%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (1.59%) for NAT is well below the 3 year average (8.03%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that NAT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.21%
ROE 0.41%
ROIC 1.59%
ROA(3y)6.22%
ROA(5y)0.73%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)0.85%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
NAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

NAT's Profit Margin of 0.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NAT is outperformed by 65.55% of its industry peers.
NAT has a worse Operating Margin (5.87%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
NAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 35.29%, NAT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NAT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.87%
PM (TTM) 0.65%
GM 35.29%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y16.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.11%
NAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for NAT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NAT has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NAT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NAT Yearly Shares OutstandingNAT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
NAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

NAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating NAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NAT is outperformed by 66.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC9.34%
NAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

NAT has a Current Ratio of 1.95. This is a normal value and indicates that NAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.95, NAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.64 indicates that NAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NAT has a better Quick ratio (1.64) than 75.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.95
Quick Ratio 1.64
NAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NAT have decreased strongly by -120.69% in the last year.
NAT shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.77%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y22.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-12.2%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NAT will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.90% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-83.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
NAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
NAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NAT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.34, NAT is valued correctly.
NAT's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, NAT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.34
NAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NAT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.55% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.89
NAT Per share dataNAT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NAT's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.62%, NAT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.93, NAT pays a better dividend. On top of this NAT pays more dividend than 91.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NAT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.62%

5.2 History

The dividend of NAT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 33.35%!
NAT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NAT Yearly Dividends per shareNAT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

1313.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NAT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NAT's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP1313.26%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
NAT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNAT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M
NAT Dividend Payout.NAT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NAT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD

NYSE:NAT (12/31/2025, 8:18:34 PM)

After market: 3.4501 +0.01 (+0.29%)

3.44

+0.02 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-28 2025-11-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Inst Owners43.92%
Inst Owner Change9.43%
Ins Owners4.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap728.42M
Revenue(TTM)294.82M
Net Income(TTM)1.91M
Analysts76
Price Target3.93 (14.24%)
Short Float %7.31%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.62%
Yearly Dividend0.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)33.35%
DP1313.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-171.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-176.65%
Max EPS beat(2)-166.01%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-146.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-176.65%
Max EPS beat(4)-72.24%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-82.08%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-56.74%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-41.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-23.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-35.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-22.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-35.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-10.61%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-15.54%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.48%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)30.27%
PT rev (1m)6.94%
PT rev (3m)10.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-65.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-56.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 14.34
P/S 2.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.58
P/tB 1.58
EV/EBITDA 14.89
EPS(TTM)-0.06
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.24
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.39
BVpS2.18
TBVpS2.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.21%
ROE 0.41%
ROCE 2.02%
ROIC 1.59%
ROICexc 1.73%
ROICexgc 1.73%
OM 5.87%
PM (TTM) 0.65%
GM 35.29%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.22%
ROA(5y)0.73%
ROE(3y)10.1%
ROE(5y)0.85%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.44%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.44%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10.17%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y25.4%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y25.4%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y16.99%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5Y6.11%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.86
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.41
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.95
Quick Ratio 1.64
Altman-Z N/A
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.34%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)52.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)35.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.08%
Profit Quality(3y)153.87%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-120.69%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-125%
EPS Next Y-83.93%
EPS Next 2Y4.42%
EPS Next 3Y-16.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.77%
Revenue growth 3Y22.32%
Revenue growth 5Y1.97%
Sales Q2Q%-12.2%
Revenue Next Year-16.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-81.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y19.29%
EBIT Next Year15.08%
EBIT Next 3Y11.2%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y90.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y27.27%
OCF growth 1Y-8.09%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y26.16%

NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD / NAT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for NAT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NAT.


What is the valuation status of NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of NAT stock?

NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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The financial health rating of NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS LTD (NAT) is 3 / 10.